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Licensed to Ill
Beastie Boys
Licensed to Ill
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock
 
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Licensed to Ill Beastie Boys Label: Def Jam Release Date: 3/28/1995 1 Rhymin & Stealin - 4:08 2 The New Style - 4:35 3 She's Crafty - 3:35 4 Posse in Effect - 2:26 5 Slow Ride - 2:56 6 Girls - 2:13 ...  more »

     

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All Artists: Beastie Boys
Title: Licensed to Ill
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Def Jam
Original Release Date: 1/1/1986
Re-Release Date: 3/28/1995
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock
Styles: East Coast, Old School, Pop Rap
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 731452735126

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Licensed to Ill Beastie Boys Label: Def Jam Release Date: 3/28/1995 1 Rhymin & Stealin - 4:08 2 The New Style - 4:35 3 She's Crafty - 3:35 4 Posse in Effect - 2:26 5 Slow Ride - 2:56 6 Girls - 2:13 7 Fight for Your Right - 3:27 8 No Sleep Till Brooklyn - 4:06 9 Paul Revere - 3:40 10 Hold It Now, Hit It - 3:26 11 Brass Monkey - 2:37 12 Slow and Low - 3:38 13 Time to Get Ill - 3:37

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Member CD Reviews

Kyle D. (kdenny01) from BRIGHTON, CO
Reviewed on 12/26/2009...
This is one of the more memorable albums. The tracks "No Sleep 'till Brooklyn' or 'Girls' or many of the other tracks are recognizable hits.
James B. (wandersoul73) from LINDALE, TX
Reviewed on 7/22/2008...
This cd is just good ol' fashion fun! The Beasties, were in top form back when "Licensed to Ill' burst loose, and took on the airwaves.
Amy T. (simplyamy) from DAKOTA DUNES, SD
Reviewed on 8/16/2007...
Probably one of the best Beastie CDs--not as great as Paul's Boutique, though, but great in its own right!
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Brooke P. from NEW YORK, NY
Reviewed on 3/17/2007...
The original Beastie's album. A must have for any hip-hop collection.

CD Reviews

Hip-Hop that will ROCK your socks off! (5 stars)
Alan Pounds | Minneapolis, MN | 08/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"When examining the over-the-top gangsta posturing of mainstream hip-hop in the past 15 years, it's easy to see why some cats neglect to pay homage to one of the golden age's finest. This album single-handedly popularized hip-hop in all aspects of mainstream music, as it was the first #1 album in hip-hop history. Rick Rubin's uncanny mix of old school party beats over highly memorable rock samples is one of the most copied formulas in hip-hop history. It stands as some of Rubin's most memorable and excellent production ever. The production isn't the only reason this album was as wildly successful as it was. King Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D were three of the most relatable emcee's in history. They were a tight-knit crew of white party-loving fratboy-type dudes that appealed to the white suburbanite crowd on a grand scale - boosting their success to unrivaled numbers.



Every cut on this 1986-classic is fire - forget about skip material. I remember listening the opening cut, "Rhymin & Stealin", for the first time ever, and being blown away by the Sabbath, Zeppelin & Clash samples. It seemed revolutionary from the get-go. My two favorites were always the Trouble Funk-inflicted "The New Style" & ridiculous stylings of "Posse in Effect". The undisputed classic singles are "Fight for Your Right" (who doesn't remember this video!), "Paul Revere", "Brass Monkey" & "Hold It Now, Hit It". Even the non-singles, such as "No Sleep till Brooklyn" & the goofy "Girls" were classic tracks, and the mashed-up samples in "Time to Get Ill" were phenomenal.



Overall, if you're taking a pass on the Beastie Boys, you are missing out on an essential piece of hip-hop history, now matter how you slice it. This classic-filled gem may be one of the funnest rides in the history of rap. This was just the first of many outstanding albums from this unstoppable trio."
Voice of a Generation
J. Spain | Maryland | 06/26/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's easily the best Beastie Boys album. If you don't have it... you need it."